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Ian Cox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newhalem, Washington on Aug 20, 2022

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In the vast and rugged beauty of the North Cascades National Park, a passionate and experienced mountaineer named Ian Cox embarked on a solo climb on August 20, 2022. The 29-year-old from Washington set his sights on the challenging West McMillan Spire along the Mount Degenhardt Summit Loop Trail, a remote area just north of Diablo Lake. An Eagle Scout and a respected instructor with the Mountaineers, Ian was known for his meticulous planning and his deep respect for the power of the wilderness. ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 20, 2022

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    Victim Details

    Apr 24, 2024

    Jul 09, 2024

    Ian

    Cox

    31

    29

    72 inches

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 20, 2022

    Newhalem

    Washington

    Whatcom County

    No

    142296

    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

    Bellingham

    Washington

    Whatcom County

    98225

    311 Grand Avenue, Washington

    3607786600

    County

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.whatcomcounty.us/200/Sheriff

    22A34625

    2022-08-21

    Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

    296

    Unknown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    06/20/2026


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